Cuban Beef Picadillo Recipe ⁠

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries provide similar sweetness with less sugar.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and potatoes; stir well to combine.

Add diced carrots and raisins; mix thoroughly.

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar; add bay leaves and black pepper.

Simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in green peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice.

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